Esteban Loaiza during his time with the Dodgers in 2008.
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The former All-Star pitcher Esteban Loaiza is in prison on charges of possession of over 20 kilos (44lbs) of heroin or cocaine. The 46-year-old is being held on $200,000 bail and also faces charges of possession of narcotics for sale and possession and transportation of narcotics for sale.

Loriza was arrested in San Diego on Friday and will appear in court on Wednesday. The pitcher, who made nearly $44m during his 14 seasons in the major leagues, was a two-time All-Star and led the American League in strikeouts in 2003. His best years were with the Chicago White Sox but he also had spells with the Pirates, Blue Jays, Yankees, Dodgers, A’s and Rangers among others.

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This is a new one: Esteban Loaiza, drug kingpin.

The second-winningest pitcher from Mexico in MLB history was arrested Friday with 20 kilos of heroin or cocaine, according to San Diego police records. He'll be in court Wednesday to face felony drug charges. Details are in pics. pic.twitter.com/312pf21Q4F